SCRANTON - A city man was charged Tuesday for throwing his girlfriend against a chair, Scranton police said.

Robert Andrews, 29, 608 S. Main Ave., Apt. 2, argued with his girlfriend, Dawn Gray, over the phone Tuesday afternoon. The argument continued when he came home from work, according to Patrolman Mark Kosko.

Mr. Andrews grabbed her by the arm, threw her against a chair and held her down. He threatened further harm if she called police. She refused medical treatment, police said.

Mr. Andrews was arrested when he was stopped for a traffic violation.

He is charged with attempted simple assault and harassment. He was sent to Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $20,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

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